[Rarebooks] FS: Bell's southwestern classic, "New Tracks in North America" 1869

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(AMERICANA) Bell, William A. NEW TRACKS IN NORTH AMERICA. A Journal of Travel 
and Adventure Whilst Engaged in the Survey for a Southern Railroad to the 
Pacific Ocean During 1867-8. In Two Volumes. London: Chapman and Hall. 1869. 
First edition, first issue. lxvi,(2),236;viii,(2),322pp. Illustrated with 20 
tinted lithographs, 3 botanical plates, 22 text woodcuts, 1 plate of maps printed 
in green & black, and 1 large folding map printed in colors (small closed tear 
near inner margin). Late 19th century 1/2 red morocco, gilt, over marbled 
boards. T.e.g.      An attractive set.   $850.00 (trade discount allowed)
Included in the appendix are distances and elevations of 18 potential routes. 
Howes B325; Flake #393.

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